Jaguar Mortgages

testimonials

It is our pleasure to work with each and every one of our clients. Here are a
few kind words they have shared with us.

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If you are a first time homebuyer I could not recommend Gerard more. He was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process. He was attentive and took the time to truly get to know us to provide us with the best service possible. Day or night he was available! We are so thankful to have had the right person in our corner throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Gerard and would give him well over 5 stars if I could. Thank you, Gerard and your team, for everything, above & beyond!

Melissa Pollock

Cannot say enough good things about Gerard. He helped my husband and I get our mortgage for our first home in 2019 and again this past spring when we moved. He will work any and all hours to ensure you are getting the best rate and making sure the paperwork is ready to secure your purchase! Highly recommend doing business with Gerard.

Savannah LeBlanc

Gerard Buckley is an exceptional mortgage broker who provided outstanding service as I navigated the home buying process as a first-time buyer. His extensive knowledge, availability, and dedication were instrumental in making the experience stress-free and efficient. Gerard's attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and personalized guidance ensured a smooth mortgage application and closing. I highly recommend Gerard Buckley to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and accessible mortgage broker who genuinely cares about their clients' financial well-being.

Ryan Zantinge

Gerard is an incredibly honest, professional and kind individual. He has your best interests always in mind and commits himself fully to working with you. There’s many reasons why he’s the best in the business. Cannot recommend enough.

Charlene Lenc

Gerard was great to work with. He would take my calls and return e-mails late night and even when he was on his summer vacation! He explained everything clearly , was friendly , diligent and very knowledgeable. best of all he got me a great rate! id give him 6 stars if i could. Highly recommended.

Lyall Ralph

I used Gerard as my broker for a construction mortgage. Gerard was very knowledgeable and helpful during my mortgage process. He made the process much less stressful and he took the time to explain everything. As a first time home owner I am very pleased with the service he provided, he made the process much less stressful and was always willing to answer my questions at anytime.

Ashley Blum

Gerard is the best mortgage broker I've ever worked with - he's responsive, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I had a tight turnaround when it came to closing on my house but he managed to get the deal done. Will definitely use again in the future and recommend to anyone looking to buy or refinance. Thanks again for all your help!

George Calzaretto

Gerard Buckley went over and above for our family. Many late evening phone calls and follow ups! I don't know of any banks that can answer questions on a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon, but Gerard is always available! Very professional, knowledgeable and dependable. We can't thank him enough for all the time spent getting this done for us. I would use his service again and again.

Jennifer Barnes Stewart

Gerard is a professional that understands both the challenges of new home buyers and those experienced in real estate. He is focused on the client and their needs. He brings his global experience to the local market to assist his clients wade through the mortgage regulatory quagmire that has been enacted in the last year. He understands Mortgage Refinancing, Construction Mortgages, Commercial Lending and New Home Purchases alike. I would highly recommend Gerard as your Mortgage Adviser.

Benjamin Phillip Frisch

Gerard recently helped me with the mortgage financing for my first home purchase and the entire process could not have gone smoother. Gerard was very knowledgeable about the different options, took time to answer all of my questions (while working around my schedule) and coordinated the entire process from start to finish very efficiently. I highly recommend his services!

Annika Haynes

Gerard was a really great mortgage agent for our family. He was very professional, great responsiveness, and delivered great work. He’s genuinely cares about his clients situations and provides offer the top support! Highly recommend him!

Xheneta Gubetini

I am currently kicking the tires on buying a home in the Blue Mountains (and surrounding areas). Gerard was kind enough to give me a Buying a BM Resort Condo 101 at no charge - there are many little things to consider before moving forward. I got off the phone feeling much more confident about the next steps.

Choi Glen

Gerard is the best mortgage broker I've ever worked with - he's responsive, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I had a tight turnaround when it came to closing on my house but he managed to get the deal done. Will definitely use again in the future and recommend to anyone looking to buy or refinance. Thanks again for all your help!

George Calzaretto

Gerard Buckley went over and above for our family. Many late evening phone calls and follow ups! I don't know of any banks that can answer questions on a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon, but Gerard is always available! Very professional, knowledgeable and dependable. We can't thank him enough for all the time spent getting this done for us. I would use his service again and again.

Jennifer Barnes Stewart

Gerard is a professional that understands both the challenges of new home buyers and those experienced in real estate. He is focused on the client and their needs. He brings his global experience to the local market to assist his clients wade through the mortgage regulatory quagmire that has been enacted in the last year. He understands Mortgage Refinancing, Construction Mortgages, Commercial Lending and New Home Purchases alike. I would highly recommend Gerard as your Mortgage Adviser.

Benjamin Phillip Frisch

Gerard was a great resource to help us renew our mortage. Very informative, friendly and took great care of our needs. I would go back to him in 5 years to renew again.

Dillon Boucher

Gerard is my first choice of Mortgage professional for all my real estate clients. He consistently acts with diligence, promptness, and intelligence. Gerard possesses decades of experience, and an extreme breadth of knowledge, and this benefits his clients greatly. He leaves no stone un-turned in servicing his clients' needs. Thank you Gerard - I have complete peace-of-mind and trust, when my clients use YOU to set up their real estate financing!

Linda Murphy

Gerard has been a great edition to our community at The Clever Office, we've seen how he responds quickly to his clients needs, and works diligently to get their mortgages completed for them; as he says he treats their mortgage like he would treat his own, and we see that in action every day.

The Clever Office

I would highly recommend Gerard as your Mortgage Agent. Gerard is a wealth of knowledge and can help navigate the mortgage process with ease. Whether you’re buying your first home or 10th, refinancing, doing construction, or looking for commercial lending, Gerard is the person to speak to.

Benjamin Phillip Frisch

Gerard was extremely helpful and quick to respond. He is very knowledgeable and is happy to help in any way he can. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future.

Cheryl Turner

Highly Recommended ! Friendly, knowledgable, knows the industry. Does what's in your best interest. A professional with Integrity !

Ian Purdy

Working with Gerard and his team to secure a mortgage was a brilliantly easy and informative process, and I can't recommend them highly enough. I felt the balance between email and phone communication was perfectly accommodating to my work schedule. As well, document collection using an online portal helped me stay organized despite a sea of PDF statements.

Steven Craig

Gerard was highly responsive and easy to work with. I had a complex situation and he figured out the best way to get my mortgage approved in a short time. He understood what I was trying to accomplish, and has become a trusted advisor.

Simon Miller

Google should create a 6 star rating for people like Gerard. You will not find a more experienced, informed, industry-current and honest person. He was an incredible asset to us to help us negotiate the absolute best rate as first time buyers. Our buying situation was complex, and Gerard easily determined which mix of terms was the best value and flexibility for us. Best of all, his commitment and care for the communities he works and lives in is apparent through his partnering with foundations, charities and boards.

Alyssa

I would strongly recommend you to consider Gerard in your next mortgage transaction. Gerard is a well connected professional, with a strong work ethic focused on ensuring you're the first priority, from getting you right rates, to making sure your transaction is as smooth as possible.

Ramez Zarifa

Great experience acquiring a mortgage from Gerard. He had my family's best interests in mind and helped us get a mortgage for a far lower rate than we had anticipated. Highly recommend him as his experience is unmatched.

Kyle Lanzinger

Gerard went above and beyond to get us the best rates. They were better than anything we were able to find on our own, through the bank or online. He was very patient with all of our questions as first time buyers and was very responsive at all hours. Thanks, Gerard, for helping make our mortgage process painless!

Lauren Beer

Gerard helped finance a new build when another mortgage broker was hesitant to do so. We are very happy that Gerard was able to help us and get us a reasonable rate with a well known lender. Thanks Gerard.

Ryan Clark

Gerard is at the top of his game! Knowledgeable and responsive with an abundance of resources to assist my clients thru the mortgaging process. I highly recommend Gerard Buckley at Mortgage Wellness!

Judy Azzopardi
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If you are a first time homebuyer I could not recommend Gerard more. He was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process. He was attentive and took the time to truly get to know us to provide us with the best service possible. Day or night he was available! We are so thankful to have had the right person in our corner throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Gerard and would give him well over 5 stars if I could. Thank you, Gerard and your team, for everything, above & beyond!

Melissa Pollock

Cannot say enough good things about Gerard. He helped my husband and I get our mortgage for our first home in 2019 and again this past spring when we moved. He will work any and all hours to ensure you are getting the best rate and making sure the paperwork is ready to secure your purchase! Highly recommend doing business with Gerard.

Savannah LeBlanc

Gerard Buckley is an exceptional mortgage broker who provided outstanding service as I navigated the home buying process as a first-time buyer. His extensive knowledge, availability, and dedication were instrumental in making the experience stress-free and efficient. Gerard's attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and personalized guidance ensured a smooth mortgage application and closing. I highly recommend Gerard Buckley to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and accessible mortgage broker who genuinely cares about their clients' financial well-being.

Ryan Zantinge

Gerard is an incredibly honest, professional and kind individual. He has your best interests always in mind and commits himself fully to working with you. There’s many reasons why he’s the best in the business. Cannot recommend enough.

Charlene Lenc

Gerard was great to work with. He would take my calls and return e-mails late night and even when he was on his summer vacation! He explained everything clearly , was friendly , diligent and very knowledgeable. best of all he got me a great rate! id give him 6 stars if i could. Highly recommended.

Lyall Ralph

I used Gerard as my broker for a construction mortgage. Gerard was very knowledgeable and helpful during my mortgage process. He made the process much less stressful and he took the time to explain everything. As a first time home owner I am very pleased with the service he provided, he made the process much less stressful and was always willing to answer my questions at anytime.

Ashley Blum

Gerard is the best mortgage broker I've ever worked with - he's responsive, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I had a tight turnaround when it came to closing on my house but he managed to get the deal done. Will definitely use again in the future and recommend to anyone looking to buy or refinance. Thanks again for all your help!

George Calzaretto

Gerard Buckley went over and above for our family. Many late evening phone calls and follow ups! I don't know of any banks that can answer questions on a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon, but Gerard is always available! Very professional, knowledgeable and dependable. We can't thank him enough for all the time spent getting this done for us. I would use his service again and again.

Jennifer Barnes Stewart

Gerard is a professional that understands both the challenges of new home buyers and those experienced in real estate. He is focused on the client and their needs. He brings his global experience to the local market to assist his clients wade through the mortgage regulatory quagmire that has been enacted in the last year. He understands Mortgage Refinancing, Construction Mortgages, Commercial Lending and New Home Purchases alike. I would highly recommend Gerard as your Mortgage Adviser.

Benjamin Phillip Frisch
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Gerard recently helped me with the mortgage financing for my first home purchase and the entire process could not have gone smoother. Gerard was very knowledgeable about the different options, took time to answer all of my questions (while working around my schedule) and coordinated the entire process from start to finish very efficiently. I highly recommend his services!

Annika Haynes

Gerard was a really great mortgage agent for our family. He was very professional, great responsiveness, and delivered great work. He’s genuinely cares about his clients situations and provides offer the top support! Highly recommend him!

Xheneta Gubetini

I am currently kicking the tires on buying a home in the Blue Mountains (and surrounding areas). Gerard was kind enough to give me a Buying a BM Resort Condo 101 at no charge - there are many little things to consider before moving forward. I got off the phone feeling much more confident about the next steps.

Choi Glen

Gerard is the best mortgage broker I've ever worked with - he's responsive, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I had a tight turnaround when it came to closing on my house but he managed to get the deal done. Will definitely use again in the future and recommend to anyone looking to buy or refinance. Thanks again for all your help!

George Calzaretto

Gerard Buckley went over and above for our family. Many late evening phone calls and follow ups! I don't know of any banks that can answer questions on a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon, but Gerard is always available! Very professional, knowledgeable and dependable. We can't thank him enough for all the time spent getting this done for us. I would use his service again and again.

Jennifer Barnes Stewart

Gerard is a professional that understands both the challenges of new home buyers and those experienced in real estate. He is focused on the client and their needs. He brings his global experience to the local market to assist his clients wade through the mortgage regulatory quagmire that has been enacted in the last year. He understands Mortgage Refinancing, Construction Mortgages, Commercial Lending and New Home Purchases alike. I would highly recommend Gerard as your Mortgage Adviser.

Benjamin Phillip Frisch
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Gerard was a great resource to help us renew our mortage. Very informative, friendly and took great care of our needs. I would go back to him in 5 years to renew again.

Dillon Boucher

Gerard is my first choice of Mortgage professional for all my real estate clients. He consistently acts with diligence, promptness, and intelligence. Gerard possesses decades of experience, and an extreme breadth of knowledge, and this benefits his clients greatly. He leaves no stone un-turned in servicing his clients' needs. Thank you Gerard - I have complete peace-of-mind and trust, when my clients use YOU to set up their real estate financing!

Linda Murphy

Gerard has been a great edition to our community at The Clever Office, we've seen how he responds quickly to his clients needs, and works diligently to get their mortgages completed for them; as he says he treats their mortgage like he would treat his own, and we see that in action every day.

The Clever Office

I would highly recommend Gerard as your Mortgage Agent. Gerard is a wealth of knowledge and can help navigate the mortgage process with ease. Whether you’re buying your first home or 10th, refinancing, doing construction, or looking for commercial lending, Gerard is the person to speak to.

Benjamin Phillip Frisch

Gerard was extremely helpful and quick to respond. He is very knowledgeable and is happy to help in any way he can. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future.

Cheryl Turner

Highly Recommended ! Friendly, knowledgable, knows the industry. Does what's in your best interest. A professional with Integrity !

Ian Purdy
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Working with Gerard and his team to secure a mortgage was a brilliantly easy and informative process, and I can't recommend them highly enough. I felt the balance between email and phone communication was perfectly accommodating to my work schedule. As well, document collection using an online portal helped me stay organized despite a sea of PDF statements.

Steven Craig

Gerard was highly responsive and easy to work with. I had a complex situation and he figured out the best way to get my mortgage approved in a short time. He understood what I was trying to accomplish, and has become a trusted advisor.

Simon Miller

Google should create a 6 star rating for people like Gerard. You will not find a more experienced, informed, industry-current and honest person. He was an incredible asset to us to help us negotiate the absolute best rate as first time buyers. Our buying situation was complex, and Gerard easily determined which mix of terms was the best value and flexibility for us. Best of all, his commitment and care for the communities he works and lives in is apparent through his partnering with foundations, charities and boards.

Alyssa

I would strongly recommend you to consider Gerard in your next mortgage transaction. Gerard is a well connected professional, with a strong work ethic focused on ensuring you're the first priority, from getting you right rates, to making sure your transaction is as smooth as possible.

Ramez Zarifa

Great experience acquiring a mortgage from Gerard. He had my family's best interests in mind and helped us get a mortgage for a far lower rate than we had anticipated. Highly recommend him as his experience is unmatched.

Kyle Lanzinger

Gerard went above and beyond to get us the best rates. They were better than anything we were able to find on our own, through the bank or online. He was very patient with all of our questions as first time buyers and was very responsive at all hours. Thanks, Gerard, for helping make our mortgage process painless!

Lauren Beer

Gerard helped finance a new build when another mortgage broker was hesitant to do so. We are very happy that Gerard was able to help us and get us a reasonable rate with a well known lender. Thanks Gerard.

Ryan Clark

Gerard is at the top of his game! Knowledgeable and responsive with an abundance of resources to assist my clients thru the mortgaging process. I highly recommend Gerard Buckley at Mortgage Wellness!

Judy Azzopardi

Community Service

When you work with Gerard Buckley and Mortgage Wellness in South
Georgian Bay, you are investing in your community.

Gerard Buckley, his wife Mary and his Mortgage Wellness team are dedicated to serving
the communities in which they live and do business.

Gerard has made a career ensuring that local families are well prepared to fulfill their future plans. As a result, he and Mary want to continue to build healthy communities with the YMCA.

Mary has been an active member of the Y for 35 years and has taken to heart the YMCA’s values of honesty, responsibility, respect, caring and inclusiveness. They have chosen to donate to the YMCA in Simcoe Muskoka to ensure children have access to a memorable Y birthday party experience, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. They believe that by making these celebrations accessible, children can develop a better sense of self-worth and confidence, leading to a future where they can better themselves and their communities.

Gerard has also had the opportunity to contribute to his community by assisting youth across Canada through a number of worthwhile charities including being a Founding Partner of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Charter for Business; supporting the Pipes and Drums Band and Music Program at the Cadet Summer Training Centre in Blackdown, Ontario and founding the Gerard Buckley Cadet Fund, which assists cadet corps in Canada. To date the GBCF has raised over $250,000 and has awarded over 60 grants of $3,000 each to cadet corps all across Canada.

He and his wife Mary are active supporters of Theatre Collingwood Youth Drama Program, Developing Scholars, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Blue Mountain Village Association Foundation, YMCA Simcoe Muskoka – Wasaga Beach, Midland and Collingwood, Canada Company and Ride for The Cure through The Buckley MacDonald Youth Fund.
Gerard Buckley is Past – Chairperson of Maple Leaf Angels Corporation where he successfully set strategic
direction and grew the organization over four years and in 2015 was named Angel Investor of the Year. He
served as a member on the Small and Medium Enterprise Committee of The Ontario Securities Commission
and has served on the board of an Exempt Market Dealer. Gerard is currently Lead Director and founder of The
General Partner of MLA48LP an angel invested fund and is an Investment Committee Member of the
Endowment Funds of a Canadian University.

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